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Operation Epic Fury has changed the world. Here's our map of its impact so far and what might come next.
Special Report on Iran
Mar 14 • Lucy P. Marcus and Stefan Wolff
Russia’s Hybrid War Against Europe
What it is, how it works, and why it’s only partially effective.
May 13 • Stefan Wolff
Europe’s New Security Architecture
How minilateral formats are reshaping the continent’s defence.
May 17 • Stefan Wolff
UAExit: UAE Quits OPEC
The collapse of another order was always the real story. The UAE's departure from OPEC is the confirmation.
Apr 29 • Lucy P. Marcus
The Pesky Toddler: How the Xi–Trump Summit Pushed Russia Further Off the Adult Table
And why a Xi–Trump Equilibrium also puts pressure on Europe.
May 18 • Stefan Wolff
Trump's Venezuela raid foreshadows more turbulence in a new 'great power' carve-up of the world
It signals the return of the law of the jungle for which the US, and much of the rest of the world, will ultimately pay a heavy price.
Jan 5 • Stefan Wolff
10:34
The US attack on Venezuela erodes further what is left of the old world order
More importantly, where will Donald Trump turn his attention next?
Jan 4 • Stefan Wolff
6:16
What Trump’s victory means for the rest of the world
The newly re-elected US president will take office at an uncertain and unstable time – some of it of his own making.
Nov 6, 2024 • Stefan Wolff
Why it's worth saving the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
And what role the UK can play in restoring the organisation's operational effectiveness
Feb 21 • Stefan Wolff
6:24
Russia now bets on permanent hybrid warfare
Despite their limitations, the Kremlin's aspirations spell danger.
Oct 16, 2025 • Stefan Wolff
7:02
"Is the American strategy working or flailing?" — Iran, the blockade, and China
An interview with Professor Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham, conducted by Trevor Phillips on The Times at One.
Apr 16 • Navigating the Vortex
“For Israel, this is the worst possible outcome!” — Trump, the Mullahs, Israel: what happens next?
An interview with Stefan Wolff conducted by German journalist and author, Constantin Schreiber
Apr 8 • Navigating the Vortex
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